Ralph Page Dance Weekend

Ralph Page Dance Weekend Hosted by New England Folk Festival Association (NEFFA) and Ralph Page Dance Weekend, the Ralph Page

In 2022 we prepared a gala Ralph Page event on Zoom on Sunday afternoon January the 16th, 2022 called "Ralph Page Virtual Event" with the theme "Keeping the Flame Alive".It was a huge success, You may view session videos here: Ralph Page Virtual Event January 16, 2022 – NEFFA: https://www.neffa.org/ralph-page/34th-annual-ralph-page-jan-2022/

For the 2023 weekend, our committee is hopeful that 2023 will find us together rejoicing in dance once again.

Dudley!
07/20/2026

Dudley!

Dudley Laufman, the New Hampshire fiddler and caller who revived American contra dancing, died in his mid-90s. He won a 2009 National Heritage Fellowship.

Contra Dancing in the early 1950s with Dudley Laufman! The dance he is calling is a variation of the traditional dance "...
07/17/2026

Contra Dancing in the early 1950s with Dudley Laufman!
The dance he is calling is a variation of the traditional dance "Washington Quickstep" and the first tune is with the same name (aka Steamboat Quickstep).

To get this old film https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007PGPBG To suppor...

National Endowment for the Arts on Dudley Laufman's passing:
07/16/2026

National Endowment for the Arts on Dudley Laufman's passing:

It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of dance caller and musician Dudley Laufman of New Hampshire, recipient of a 2009 National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in folk and traditional arts.

Dudley Laufman
07/15/2026

Dudley Laufman

Dudley Laufman, Canterbury, NH, talks about his early experiences a...

We have lost another great one!Dudley Laufman past Monday, July 13th 2026.Rest in peace Dudley!
07/15/2026

We have lost another great one!
Dudley Laufman past Monday, July 13th 2026.
Rest in peace Dudley!

Contra Chestnuts with David Millstone
04/08/2026

Contra Chestnuts with David Millstone

Contra Chestnuts: A new look at old dancesWhat makes a dance a chestnut? What's so special about these dances anyhow? What are some common misconceptions abo...

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